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Dr. Bryan T. McConnell, ND
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Naturopathic Medical Clinic Welcome To Our Newsletter Here is some information on artificial sweeteners you should be aware of!

Aspartame was discovered while testing an ulcer drug. In 1969 Searle approached Dr. Harry Waisman to study the effects of aspartame on primates. Of the seven infant monkeys tested by being fed aspartame in milk, after 300 days one died and 5 others had Grand Mal seizures.

Sugar has been criticised by nutritionists, doctors and dentists. Many people use artificial sweeteners because they think it to be a safe alternative for themselves and their children. They are wrong! Aspartame is a molecule composed of three components: aspartic acid, phenylalanine and methanol.

The amount of methanol in 1 gram of aspartame is approximately 100 mg. Methanol is a wood alcohol and once it is ingested converts into formaldehyde and formic acid (ant sting poison). Formaldehyde is a deadly neurotoxin and is a common embalming fluid, a class A carcinogen. If a child was to consume 700 mg. of aspartame they would consume almost ten times the Environmental Protection Agencies recommended daily limit of consumption for methanol.

Now remember diet soft drinks are not the only culprit here, many children's vitamins and toothpaste contain aspartame as well. Unfortunately, these findings when they submitted his study to the FDA.

The FDA approved the use of aspartame for certain food uses in 1981 and in 1983 extended its approval to carbonated beverages. (2,3) This approval was granted before safety issues could be resolved. The FDA was cautioned by Richard Wurtman, a pioneer in the study of nutrition and the brain, who through an extensive researched found that aspartame could significantly affect mood and behavior. Aspartame lowers the seizure threshold in the brain which induces depression, rage and paranoia. In the May 1992 issue of Flying Safety Magazine, the dangers of aspartame are explained: In pregnancy the effects of aspartame can be passed directly on to the fetus, even in very small doses. Some people have suffered disorders with doses as small as that carried in a single stick of chewing gum. This could mean a pilot who drinks diet sodas is more susceptible to flicker vertigo, or to flicker-induced epileptic activity. It also means that all pilots are potential victims of sudden memory loss, dizziness during instrument flight and gradual loss of vision.

We have to look out for ourselves and our children's health. It is best advised to stay away from aspartame containing products.

Use Selection of adverse effects from short-term and/or long-Term use

seizures and convulsions
dizziness
tremors
migraines and severe headaches (Trigger or Cause From Chronic Intake)
memory loss (common toxicity effects)
slurring of speech
confusion
numbness or tingling of extremities
chronic fatigue
depression
insomnia
irritability
panic attacks (common aspartame toxicity reaction)
marked personality changes
phobias
rapid heart beat, tachycardia (another frequent reaction)
asthma
chest pains
hypertension (high blood pressure)
nausea or vomitting
diarrhea
abdominal pain
swallowing pain
itching
hives / urticaria
other allergic reactions
blood sugar control problems (e.g., hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia)
menstrual cramps and other menstraul problems or changes
impotency and sexual problems
food cravings
weight gain
hair loss / baldness or thinning of hair
burning urination & other urination problems
excessive thirst or excessive hunger
bloating, edema (fluid retention)
infection susceptibility
joint pain
brain cancer (Pre-approval studies in animals)
death

Aspartame Disease Mimmicks Symptoms or Worsens the Following Diseases:

fibromyalgia epilepsy lupus
arthritis alzheimer's disease lymphoma
multiple sclerosis (MS) birth defects panic disorder
parkinson's disease lyme disease chronic fatigue syndrome
multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) depression and other
psychological disorders diabetes and diabetic Complications
attention deficit disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Keywords for for nutrasweet Equal's Million Dollar Difference
Giveaway sweeteners
aspertame Team Equal sugar
nutri sweet Equal Measure artificial sweetener
Monsanto diet soda acesulfame-k
Kelco diet coke sucralose
Benevia diet pepsi sunette
equal diet sprite sunnette
Canderel pepsi light sweet one
Chuker pepsi max sweet & safe
Misura crystal light splenda
Manugel Stabil-9 stevia
Keltrol Levn-Lite stevioside
Kelcogel scientific fraud weight loss
Nutrifos ethics

Note: It often takes at least sixty days without *any* aspartame or nutrasweet to see a significant improvement. Improvement in health is also often accompanied by weight loss. Check all labels very carefully (including vitamins and pharmaceuticals). Look for the word "aspartame" on the label and avoid it. (Also, it is a good idea to avoid "acesulfame-k" or "sunette.") Finally, avoid getting nutrition information from junk food industry PR organizations such as IFIC or organizations that accept large sums of money from the junk and chemical food industry such as the American Dietetic Association.

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